A flock of small birds took off from the wall of the fort. They moved like a length of dark silk caught by the breeze as they headed out to sea. Behind them, the sky was the colour of forget-me-nots. The sun blazed.

Sara Sheridan
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“A flock of small birds took off from the wall of the fort. They moved like a length of dark silk caught by the breeze as they headed out to sea. Behind them, the sky was the colour of forget-me-nots. The sun blazed.” This is an amazing quote, and I believe it’s perfect for my blog post today.

As you read through this beautiful description, notice that there is absolutely no description of these birds! They are left to our imaginations. The imagination is a powerful tool that we can use to paint a picture in our minds and it is an especially powerful tool when writing. The mind has vast potential and all kinds of stories and images can be constructed in it.

Source: On Starlit Seas

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